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  Category: Newsroom


Medicare Assistance Bureau: Important Reminders Ahead of Open Enrollment

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Free one-on-one counseling saved Delawareans $2.2M in 2024 As Medicare Open Enrollment approaches, the Delaware Department of Insurance and its Medicare Assistance Bureau are sharing their annual consumer information update. From October 15 to December 7, consumers can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) or Medicare Advantage Plan. The Medicare […]




Governor Matt Meyer Ceremonially Signs Senate Bills Improving Child Safety

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 13, 2025

GEORGETOWN — On Friday, October 10, Governor Matt Meyer ceremonially signed Senate Bills 142 and 143 into law, which increase safeguards against exploitation and support parental access to children’s digital accounts. “In Delaware, we’re committed to doing everything we can to keep our children safe and families well-informed,” Governor Matt Meyer said. “These bills help […]




DEMA ACTIVATES NATIONAL GUARD – Kent County Reception Center Closed

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2025

Voluntary Evacuation Orders Issued for Bowers Beach Area Due to Coastal Flooding Threat Kent County Reception Center Now Closed (SMYRNA, DE) – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announces the activation of the Delaware National Guard to assist with emerging needs posed by coastal flooding and high winds expected to continue through tomorrow. DEMA has […]




Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation announces 36 properties, more than 2,800 acres preserved in 2025

Department of Agriculture | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, October 10, 2025

LAUREL, Del. — The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced the 29th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation today, preserving 36 properties comprising more than 2,800 acres at a cost of $14.9 million. Since the program’s inception three decades ago, more than 1,250 First State farms and more than 160,000 acres […]




Significant Coastal Storm Expected To Bring Heavy Rains, Flooding And Damaging Winds To Delaware

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, October 10, 2025

DEMA Offers Five Steps to Prepare Now for Severe Weather (SMYRNA, DE) – In anticipation of an intensifying coastal storm this weekend, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) urges residents to monitor and prepare by following National Weather Service (NWS) reports and all subsequent guidance from local officials. The NWS has announced a Coastal Flood […]







  Category: Newsroom

Medicare Assistance Bureau: Important Reminders Ahead of Open Enrollment

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Free one-on-one counseling saved Delawareans $2.2M in 2024 As Medicare Open Enrollment approaches, the Delaware Department of Insurance and its Medicare Assistance Bureau are sharing their annual consumer information update. From October 15 to December 7, consumers can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) or Medicare Advantage Plan. The Medicare […]




Governor Matt Meyer Ceremonially Signs Senate Bills Improving Child Safety

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 13, 2025

GEORGETOWN — On Friday, October 10, Governor Matt Meyer ceremonially signed Senate Bills 142 and 143 into law, which increase safeguards against exploitation and support parental access to children’s digital accounts. “In Delaware, we’re committed to doing everything we can to keep our children safe and families well-informed,” Governor Matt Meyer said. “These bills help […]




DEMA ACTIVATES NATIONAL GUARD – Kent County Reception Center Closed

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2025

Voluntary Evacuation Orders Issued for Bowers Beach Area Due to Coastal Flooding Threat Kent County Reception Center Now Closed (SMYRNA, DE) – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announces the activation of the Delaware National Guard to assist with emerging needs posed by coastal flooding and high winds expected to continue through tomorrow. DEMA has […]




Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation announces 36 properties, more than 2,800 acres preserved in 2025

Department of Agriculture | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, October 10, 2025

LAUREL, Del. — The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced the 29th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation today, preserving 36 properties comprising more than 2,800 acres at a cost of $14.9 million. Since the program’s inception three decades ago, more than 1,250 First State farms and more than 160,000 acres […]




Significant Coastal Storm Expected To Bring Heavy Rains, Flooding And Damaging Winds To Delaware

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, October 10, 2025

DEMA Offers Five Steps to Prepare Now for Severe Weather (SMYRNA, DE) – In anticipation of an intensifying coastal storm this weekend, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) urges residents to monitor and prepare by following National Weather Service (NWS) reports and all subsequent guidance from local officials. The NWS has announced a Coastal Flood […]